Denis Yedin

Trained in investment management at a boutique VC/PE investment family office before focusing on my passion: building and scaling companies from the ground up. I've worked in dynamic businesses in the UK & Europe, developing scalable playbooks that help businesses achieve their objectives. I'm a hands-on leader who supports team growth and acts as a reliable partner to the CEO, even under challenging and complex circumstances.

CFO | Director - LondonLink - UK, Gibraltar, Lithuania

(2023-01)

Multi award-winning digital asset brokerage (OTC). B2B / B2C Margin-Based Business.

• Facilitated raises of £1.3m
• Managed budgets of £5.3m and digital assets >£1m
• Monthly close down to 4 days
• Revenue growth of 97% - 118% (over 2-years) to £2.7m
• Navigated complex international & regulatory requirements
• Managed downsizing of cost base
• Project managed sale of business and creditor settlements
• Business sold to Archax

Co-Founder | Director - Magnetto - UK, Poland, Ukraine

(2020-01)

Retail shopping automation technology. B2B Enterprise SaaS Business. SEIS/EIS qualified.

• Raised £400k + secured grants and R&D claims totalling £47k
• Launched MVP with tiny budget + acquired 3 enterprise customers
• Grew headcount to 24
• Completed acceleration with Google for Startups and HugeThing

Founder | Director - Solamente - London

(2013-01)

Multi-sector financial consultancy. B2B Service Business.

• Maintains a Bitcoin Treasury
• Lead Investor in Magnetto

Co-Founder | Director - Adamant Diamond - London

(2016-01 - 2024-12)

Wholesale trading of diamond & precious stones + jewellery. B2B / B2C Wholesale Business. SEIS/EIS qualified.

• Developed financial models and oversaw financial operations
• Successful exit achieved
• MOIC: 1.3x - 1.5x

Financial Consultant - Elation Capital - London

(2018-01 - 2020-12)

Digital asset technology services provider (fund management systems & algorithmic trading). B2B Service Business.

• Developed financial models

Director - Dhandsa Family Office - London

(2010-01 - 2017-12)

Family Office Investment Firm. B2B Service / Investment / Real Estate Business.

• Developed RE and investment models
• Lead analyst reviewing investment proposals
• Finance Director overseeing multiple internal/external projects

Financial Consultant - Capri Group - Ukraine

(2013-01 - 2017-12)

Group of agricultural and real estate companies based in Ukraine. B2B Cyclical Cash Flow Business.

• Developed group's financial model / reporting framework
• Transitioned reporting to consolidated and double-entry
• Grew operating margin from -3% to +12% over 5 years
• Managed the acquisition / restructuring of the group's RE assets

Financial Consultant - Ganymede Care - London

(2013-01 - 2017-12)

Nursing home business running Chiswick & Dulwich nursing centres. B2C / B2G Service Business.

• Consulted on the annual budgets, financial model and management reporting to the care homes to maintain profitability
• NOP grew from 0.5% to 10%
• Lead financial consultant on the re-development of the Dulwich Care Centre into what is now 'The Vale' retirement village

Co-Founder - The Solitaire Diamond Company - London

(2013-01 - 2017-12)

Diamond trading, stock management & jewellery design. Wholesale & D2C Business. SEIS/EIS qualified.

• Developed company's financial model / fundraising operations
• Successful exit achieved
• MOIC: 1.7x - 1.9x

Director - Capital Cuisine Delivery - London

(2013-01 - 2015-12)

Delivery service before UberEats / Deliveroo was mainstream. B2B / B2C Commission-Based Business. SEIS qualified.

• Robust idea as these apps have become ultra successful
• Failed to scale / capitalise in time

Financial Controller - Three Stones Media - London

(2010-01 - 2017-12)

Producer of the award-winning pre-school stop-frame animation TV programmes Rastamouse and Apple Tree House on CBeebies. Production & Licensing Business.

• Developed financial models
• Planned and managed production budgets totalling ~£6.7m
• Responsible for Animation Tax Credit and EU Funding claims
• Successfully entered into production financing arrangements with Coutts & Barclays
• Managed IP distribution network
• Launched the Three Stones Media EIS Fund

Finance Intern - News International (News UK) - London

(2007-01 - 2007-12)

MA - International Business Management - European Business School (2009-01 - 2010-12)

BSc (Honours) - Economics - University of York (2006-01 - 2009-12)

A2 - Economics, Maths, Geography and Russian - Tonbridge School (2001-01 - 2006-12)

Primary School - Holmewood House School (1994-01 - 2001-12)